12:15 p.m., 1/25/26: Due to adverse weather and travel conditions, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools buildings will be closed on Monday, January 26. A Code Red is in effect for employees. Unit III Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance personnel must follow the terms of their negotiated agreement and report as required. Additional guidance regarding reporting requirements will be communicated to impacted employees.
Due to expected severe weather, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. This applies to all AACPS and external groups. This status does not impact any school activities for Saturday, January 24, 2026. No decisions have been made as to the status of school district operations for Monday, January 26, 2026.
Join us for our Family Engagement Virtual Cook-Along! The event will take place on the last Thursday of each month, starting Thursday, January 29th, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We will be making various dinners or desserts, all led by a specific family or WES staff.
Note: Limited spaces available. Enrollment is on a first-come basis. You will be notified if you have been selected and provided the recipe and joining link.
The event is completely free to join; all you need is the ability to access Google Meet and commit to picking up your items on Thursday! You will receive the link and ingredients from Mrs Pearsell, WES Community Schools Program Manager.
TO RSVP, click the link or email mcolletonpearsell@aacps.org / 410-570-2396
Join us for our 2nd Movie Night of the SY featuring The Wild Robot. We will have family raffles and prizes given to the highest-attended grade level. FREE hot cocoa w/ toppings and popcorn for all. Every child must be accompanied and supervised by an adult-no exceptions.
Hello Families,
Parents requesting a device from the Student Device Loaner Program must complete the form in PowerSchool Parent Portal and acknowledge the AACPS Student Loaner Device Program Terms and Conditions to start the process. Once all information is received, your application will be reviewed by a School Administrator and approved or denied based on demonstrated need.
You will log into Parent Portal, click on forms, then scroll to the bottom and click on Student Device Loaner Program Request Form, read and complete the form as directed click submit.
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Parents requesting a device from the Student Device Loaner Program must complete the form in PowerSchool Parent Portal and acknowledge the AACPS Student Loaner Device Program Terms and Conditions to start the process. Once all information is received, your application will be reviewed by a School Administrator and approved or denied based on demonstrated need.
You will log into Parent Portal, click on forms, then scroll to the bottom and click on Student Device Loaner Program Request Form, read and complete the form as directed click submit.
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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares an update regarding the Cool Schools Plunge.
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1-jvz1YQTAE
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/bBU1_spzVy8
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/1-jvz1YQTAE
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/bBU1_spzVy8
Please see the AACPS website, www.aacps.org, for important precautionary information in advance of the weather event projected for this weekend.
Join us for the third session of You Belong Here! Family Forum: Let's Talk Bullying! 📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍Annapolis Middle School. Activities for adults and students of all ages + strategies to address bullying. Register at https://forms.gle/LYoXFFfnz1rh1aBW7
It’s nearly certain that we’re getting impacted by snow this weekend, but it’s ABSOLUTELY certain you can be part of the Keep Calm Club by ordering your “Keep Calm, Bob Will Call” apparel through the Center of Applied Technology South. All proceeds from the sale of this apparel helps fund competitions and other opportunities for our CAT center students. ❄️
🔗 Get yours today: https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
🔗 Get yours today: https://www.catsouth.org/schoolstore
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
The meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.
The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.
It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-1-16-26. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights our county’s delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. #BelongGrowSucceed
Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
Spanish: https://youtu.be/7gDrH2g-Kg4
English: https://youtu.be/WjinHal_4P4
If you’re interested in volunteering at school—whether it's helping out in the classroom, chaperoning a field trip, or assisting with events—you'll need to complete the Background check or complete the fingerprinting process. Through the Community Schools grant, we are paying for 25 people fingerprinting process fee of $62 on Thursday, January 22, during Reading and Math I-Ready Night 5:30 pm-7 pm. The spots are first come first serve! Click on this link to commit. You may also call/text Mrs Pearsell for assistance or questions.
Just a few days away from our SUPERHERO GAME NIGHT! Join us on January 22nd from 6 - 7:30 as we turn learning into gaming fun. Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or this link: https://forms.gle/RUMjZrfcDtZEWQRq9
Good Afternoon Families,
Valentine’s Day is February 14th and all children are invited to participate in a small celebration within their classrooms. Students are invited to bring Valentine’s Day cards to share with friends. We ask that if your child chooses to participate, he/she brings enough Valentine’s Cards for each student in the class. If families need assistance, please reach out to Ms. Tina Ramirez, School Counselor. Teachers will be sending class lists with first names only if you would like to personalize the cards. Students will be provided with white Valentine’s Day bags that they can decorate prior to the party. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Sincerely,
Woodside Elementary School
Valentine’s Day is February 14th and all children are invited to participate in a small celebration within their classrooms. Students are invited to bring Valentine’s Day cards to share with friends. We ask that if your child chooses to participate, he/she brings enough Valentine’s Cards for each student in the class. If families need assistance, please reach out to Ms. Tina Ramirez, School Counselor. Teachers will be sending class lists with first names only if you would like to personalize the cards. Students will be provided with white Valentine’s Day bags that they can decorate prior to the party. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Sincerely,
Woodside Elementary School
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the district’s mentoring program.
English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A
Calling it a “proactive and responsible step” to address growing pressures as the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process begins, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today announced an immediate hiring freeze for the school district’s central and satellite offices.
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has opened a link for those wishing to testify virtually at the second of its two public hearings on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. For information on both hearings as well as avenues to sign up to deliver testimony, go to AACPS' News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2616536.
Woodside Elementary
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Capture this year's school memories
by ordering your yearbook TODAY!
Capture los recuerdos escolares de este año
¡ordenando tu anuario hoy! No te lo pierdas.
Order Here:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/woodsideelementary
